{"product_id":"jatropha-6-bag","title":"Jatropha - 6\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eJatropha integerrima, the spicy jatropha or peregrina, is an evergreen shrub or small tree that flowers almost year-round with clusters of star-shaped, scarlet to crimson blooms above glossy, sometimes fiddle-shaped leaves. Native to the Caribbean, it is exceptionally well suited to hot Indian gardens, blooming continuously and attracting butterflies and sunbirds. It can be grown as a feature shrub, a flowering hedge or shaped into a small standard tree, and adapts well to containers. Tough, heat-loving and almost ever-blooming, it offers reliable bright colour with minimal care, though its sap is toxic and should be handled with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEuphorbiaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuba and the Caribbean\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-4 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5-3 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate to fast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvergreen, glossy green, variable leaf shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScarlet to crimson (pink forms exist)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAlmost year-round in warm zones\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical to subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; drought tolerant once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWell-drained average soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18-38 C; tender to frost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdapts to most\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLight balanced feed every 6-8 weeks in growth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrune to shape and keep bushy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 1-2 years if potted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCuttings, seed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGenerally hardy; occasional scale, mites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eToxic; sap and seeds are poisonous if ingested\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown as an almost ever-blooming feature shrub, flowering hedge, small standard tree or container plant, and excellent for attracting butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLoves full Indian sun and heat; plant in well-drained soil, water moderately, and prune to keep it bushy for continuous flowering. Handle the toxic sap carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Jatropha?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater moderately while establishing; once settled it is drought tolerant and needs watering mainly during long dry spells.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sun does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt needs full sun for the heaviest, most continuous flowering; in shade it grows leggy and blooms far less.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Jatropha safe for pets and children?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo, it is toxic. The sap and especially the seeds are poisonous if eaten, so keep pets and children away and handle with gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrow it from cuttings or seed in the warm season; cuttings root readily in well-drained mix. Wear gloves due to the irritant sap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does it flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn warm Indian climates it flowers almost all year, peaking in the warm season with full sun and light feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan it be grown in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it does well in containers and can be shaped into a small standard; give it sun, good drainage and occasional feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I keep it bushy?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrune regularly to shape it and encourage branching; it responds well to trimming with fresh flowering growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy are leaves yellowing or dropping?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsually from overwatering, poor drainage or a cold snap. Ease off water, improve drainage and protect it from cold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat pests affect it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is generally hardy; occasionally scale or mites appear and can be managed with neem oil or insecticidal soap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes it tolerate frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is frost tender. In cold-winter regions protect it or expect dieback, after which it regrows in the warmth of spring.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256164712694,"sku":"PLT-JATROPHA-B06-NA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/LRFUt6fEVLenhEVZhXmQlIM27DGDxMGCWyhvfct0.png?v=1783922210","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/jatropha-6-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}